Install MySQL Server in MacBook (M1 | M2 | M3 | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air) (2024)

"How to Install MySQL Server on MacBook (M1 | M2 | M3 | MacBook Pro | MacBook Air) | Step-by-Step Guide"
Are you ready to set up MySQL Server on your MacBook for database development or web applications? In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing MySQL Server on your MacBook, regardless of whether you have an M1, M2, or M3 chip model, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air. By following these step-by-step instructions, you'll have MySQL Server up and running smoothly in no time.
Here's how to install MySQL Server on your MacBook:
1. *Download MySQL Installer:*
- Visit the official MySQL website (dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/) to download the MySQL Community Server installer for macOS.
- Choose the appropriate version of MySQL Server for your macOS architecture (e.g., Intel or Apple Silicon).
2. *Install MySQL Server:*
- Once the MySQL Server installer is downloaded, locate the downloaded file (typically a .dmg file) in your Downloads folder.
- Double-click on the downloaded file to mount the disk image.
- In the mounted disk image, you'll find the MySQL installer package. Double-click on it to start the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions in the MySQL installer wizard to complete the installation. You may be prompted to enter your administrator password.
3. *Start MySQL Server:*
- After the installation is complete, MySQL Server should start automatically. If not, you can manually start it by navigating to the "System Preferences" on your MacBook, selecting "MySQL," and clicking on the "Start MySQL Server" button.
4. *Secure MySQL Installation:*
- MySQL Server comes with a default set of configurations. It's essential to secure your MySQL installation by running the MySQL Secure Installation script. Open Terminal and execute the following command:
```
sudo mysql_secure_installation
```
- Follow the prompts to set a root password, remove anonymous users, disallow remote root login, and remove test databases.
5. *Verify MySQL Installation:*
- To verify that MySQL Server is running correctly, open Terminal and execute the following command:
```
mysql -u root -p
```
- Enter the root password you set during the MySQL Secure Installation process. If successful, you'll be logged into the MySQL command-line interface.
Congratulations! You've successfully installed MySQL Server on your MacBook. You can now start creating databases, tables, and executing SQL queries for your projects.
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[@keshanoshithasilva901]

Thank you

[@abemustiesus]

I get this error ERROR 2002 (HY000): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/tmp/mysql.sock' (2)

[@LeshmaKaviya]

Me tooo got same error.how to rectify it?

[@sagar5547]

I'm also getting same error